New Accounts Clerks Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $45,760 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $57,900
Employed locally 60
National median $46,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $37,740
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $51,700
    90th
    $57,900

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    New Accounts Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median New Accounts Clerks salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for New Accounts Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,600
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $60,580
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,490
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,840
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $57,180

    Nearby metros — New Accounts Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,730
    Lawrence, KS $47,240
    Jacksonville, FL $46,930
    Jackson, MI $45,630
    Jackson, MS $45,170
    Wichita, KS $43,930

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,140
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do New Accounts Clerks make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for New Accounts Clerks in Topeka, KS is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.18 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for New Accounts Clerks salaries?

    The median New Accounts Clerks salary in Topeka, KS is 1.8% below the national median of $46,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for New Accounts Clerks in Topeka?

    Entry-level New Accounts Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,740.